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Harley-Davidson, MotoGP Announce New Racing Series

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP will launch a new global racing championship featuring Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. “This collaboration with Harley-Davidson is an exciting opportunity for both parties,” said Carmelo Ezpeleta, chief executive officer of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports. “We offer a truly international platform for Harley-Davidson to expand their global reach and Harley-Davidson is perfectly placed […]

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FIS Announces Azerbaijan as Global Destination Partner

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation and the Azerbaijan State Tourism Agency have agreed to a partnership that positions the country as snow sports’ Global Destination Partner, the first time the international federation has appointed a global partner. Starting with the 2025–2026 and going through the 2029–2030 season, Azerbaijan will be a premium partner of the […]

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Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand poses with the gold medal of the women's sprint event at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Culver City to host New Zealand Olympic Team in 2028

Fans of New Zealand will have a spot in Los Angeles to root on for their athletes during the 2028 Olympic Summer Games as the New Zealand Olympic Committee is nearly a deal with Culver City to have the city serve as its home base. The Culver City Council website says the event will include […]

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The World Figure Skating Championships in Boston was the most high-profile event for the International Skating Union to use its customized LED boards to modernize the event presentation for the sport of figure skating. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

How the ISU has Modernized Figure Skating Events

A figure skating competition has plenty of personality on display as it stands. But at this year’s World Figure Skating Championship, even before performances began, the crowd at TD Garden got a peek inside the minds of competitors with messages on the video board ranging from “hometown Boston” to “We love burgers” and “Go Leafs […]

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A blazing Olympic cauldron is seen at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

L.A. Memorial Coliseum, SoFi Stadium to Host 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, organizers confirmed on Thursday morning. Thursday’s announcement follows updates to the Olympic venue plan and precedes updates to the Paralympic venue plan, reflecting a revision to the 2028 Paralympic Closing […]

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The FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy is shown during the FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand Launch at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

FIFA, On Location & MLS Launch Release of FIFA World Cup 2026 Hospitality Packages for U.S. Matches

The first ticketing packages for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been released by On Location with a series of packages ranging from the chance for fans to have tickets for every group-stage match of a team of their choosing to access to a series of matches at one of any of the 11 United […]

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Visit Phoenix Appoints Joel Koester as Executive Director of Phoenix Sports & Events

Joel Koester has been named the executive director of the new Phoenix Sports and Events Commission and will lead efforts to secure, grow, and host major sporting and entertainment events for the region. Koester most recently served as director of sports sales for the Tulsa Sports Commission, where he played a key role in hosting […]

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Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski Appointed Chair of Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032

Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski, a former equestrian athlete who represented the Philippines internationally, has been appointed as the new Chair of the IOC Coordination Commission for the 2032 Olympic Summer Games in Brisbane. The appointment was made by IOC President Thomas Bach following a request from President-Elect Kirsty Coventry, who stepped down from the role after her […]

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